Jobs in Chiswick

THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity for a database specialist looking for an organisation with purpose, where your work makes a difference to vulnerable children every day. This is a brand-new role in our organisation which is putting data at the heart of its new strategy.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

As a person who is passionate about the power of data, you will have the opportunity to shape the way that the organisation captures and analyses fundraising income and other data to maximise income which will in turn enable us to support more children.

You will have a track record of managing a fundraising database in a charitable organisation and proven data analysis skills. This role will provide an essential link between the finance and fundraising & marketing teams and will suit someone who thrives on working collaboratively to achieve the goals of the organisation.

We are looking for someone with advanced skills in data management. Time management and problem solving are an essential part of this role.

STILL INTERESTED? HOW TO APPLY...

To apply for this position, please visit our website

Please note that Railway Children will only accept applications made using this application form and will not accept CVs, academic certificates or covering letters.

 Closing date: Sunday February at 5pm.

Candidates will be assessed on application and may be contacted before the closing date. At Railway Children, we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of all those who come into contact with us in our work. We follow a range of procedures to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and vulnerable people are recruited to work for us.

This post is subject to a range of background and reference checks including criminal records check.

Due to the number of applications often received, only those to be invited for interview will be informed of the outcome of their application. Applicants who have not heard within two weeks of the closing date should assume they have been unsuccessful. THANK YOU

As our Research and Participation Officer, you’ll enjoy working on a diverse range of projects, collecting and analysing data, coordinating participation activities, administrating evaluation activities, and contributing to reports and other outputs. Reporting to the Insight and Impact Manager, you’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, conducting research and generating insights to support with Starlight’s overall priorities. You’ll need to be highly organised to coordinate different tasks and activities so the team can achieve maximum impact. You’ll have strong analytical skills, with a good grasp of different methodologies, and you’ll be able to listen to, understand and work with children, young people, families and health professionals to embed their voices into Starlight’s work.

You will be naturally curious and enjoy a varied role, from engaging with children, families and health professionals in different environments, to desk-based research and working with data. You will be willing to seek clarification before you start something new and have the ability to flex and respond to a fast-changing environment. You will be eager to listen, sensitively seeking to understand, whilst balancing the needs and impact on self, others and Starlight. With a desire for and commitment to self-development, you’ll reap the benefits of our development programme, where you’ll have the opportunity to increase your self-awareness and understanding of your impact on others and to see how our shared values and individual strengths and preferences are key to achieving our objectives. 

 Administrator (General & Clinical)

Salary: £25,000 p.a.

 Type: Full-time, Permanent

 Location: Remote (with occasional in-person meetings in London; transitioning to hybrid working within 18 months).

 Hours: 35 hours per week

Are you ready to make a real difference in the world of mental health? Do you thrive in a role where every detail matters and your work directly impacts the lives of others? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

About Us

At Help Counselling, we’ve been empowering individuals and communities for over 60 years. As a mental health charity, we provide training placements for aspiring counsellors and psychotherapists, enabling them to gain the experience they need to qualify and register with professional bodies like BACP and UKCP.

Our unique volunteer model allows us to offer low-cost, long-term therapy, making mental health support accessible to those who need it most.

Join us in our mission to meet the growing demand for mental health services with compassion, consistency, and care.

The Role

We’re looking for a passionate and organised Administrator (General & Clinical) to be the backbone of our operations. In this role, you’ll support our clients, trainee counsellors, and clinical team, ensuring that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

With 250–300 clients per month, a team of 90 counsellors, and a clinical network of 20 professionals, your work will have a meaningful impact on hundreds of lives.

What You’ll Do

· Be the first point of contact for clients, counsellors, and assessors via email and phone.

· Manage onboarding processes for trainee counsellors and process client referrals.

· Handle client allocation and reallocation with care and efficiency.

· Maintain and update records across systems like Medesk and SharePoint.

· Support reporting by updating weekly dashboard documentation.

· Research and share updates for the Online Counsellor Hub.

· Stay informed about and follow organisational policies and protocols.

This is a dynamic role that will evolve as you grow with us.

Person Specification - What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is as passionate about mental health as we are.

Education and Experience

· A degree or equivalent experience in a similar role.

· GCSEs in English and Maths (Grades 6–9 or equivalent) and two post-16 qualifications.

Skills and Qualities

· Proactive, self-motivated, and highly organised.

· Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

· A strong communicator with a proven track record in customer service.

· Tech-savvy and quick to learn new systems (experience with Microsoft Office Suite is a must).

· A team player who can also work independently.

· Compassionate and empathetic, with a genuine interest in mental health.

Why Join Us?

· Be part of a meaningful mission: Your work will directly impact the lives of people seeking mental health support.

· Grow with us: As we expand, your role will grow, giving you opportunities to develop professionally.

· Hybrid flexibility: Work remotely now, with plans to transition to a hybrid model that keeps you connected to a vibrant London community.

· Supportive culture: Join a team of dedicated professionals passionate about making a difference.

Don’t wait—apply today and take the first step towards a career where you can truly make an impact!

We are looking for a Conference Organiser who is highly skilled and experienced in delivering large scale conferences, exhibitions, and events and who will be responsible for designing, planning, delivering, and evaluating several complex and high-end conference for the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), a charity that that focusses on supporting doctors to deliver medical imaging and cancer services.

You will be required to work closely with the RCR Learning team and directly with the Events and Operations Manager, the Marketing Manager and the Corporate Partnerships Officer as well as working with a dedicated group of subject matter experts (SMEs) who will lead the clinical aspect of the programme creation. In addition to this you will also actively participate in an internal working group of key stakeholders and 3rd party providers to ensure the smooth running of the conference. 

During the term of the role, effective evaluation and review will be required at all stages of the project including future proofing for the next event and supporting the identification of venues. 
Strong financial knowledge and experience is essential, and we are seeking someone who has strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills to ensure our conferences are delivered on time, with in budget supporting the organisational goal of financial sustainability.

The post holder will join our dynamic team at a pivotal time as we develop new and existing learning products for our membership and allied healthcare professionals and drive forward our global ambitions by creating and delivering an exciting programme of annual events. 

The ideal candidate will be proactive, have strong verbal and written communication skills and bring expertise and market knowledge to advise on latest trends to support event delivery.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and deliver from conception to completion a high level, complex event for audiences based in the UK and globally. 
• Lead on all operational and logistical delivery of the event. 
• Work closely with subject matter experts to generate an inspiring and up-to-date programme, streams, and content.
• Manage end to end experience for our delegates, guest speakers, staff, volunteers, and VIPs to ensure relevant information is produced to support their attendance, pre-event, during the live event and post-event, which is clear, accurate and accessible.
• Produce an accurate budget for live products, including direct costs, as well as forecast delegate and sponsorship income.
• Design, deliver and co-ordinate a substantial exhibition, managing expectations and ensuring customers and partners experience a high-quality service. 
• Pro-actively contribute to the evaluation, feeding back on logistical and operational learning and recommending next steps. 
• Develop and deliver an abstract competition, which aims to provide a platform for those who wish to share their research.
• Support the team in event delivery throughout the year.

What you’ll need:

• Experience of delivering end to end event management across in-person, online and hybrid formats using interactive technologies and facilitation techniques.
• Experience collaborating closely with external stakeholders to develop and deliver content.
• Experience in data collection and analysis to evaluate activities, generating reports containing actionable recommendations.
• Experience creating and managing robust budgets for a variety of activities.
• Experience providing high-quality customer service to stakeholders.
• Experience in process development and improvement.
• Proficient user of Microsoft packages 
• Effective interpersonal skills 

If you are looking for an exciting and impactful role that supports doctors' learning and development, find out more in the Conference Organiser, the RCR and instructions on how to apply in the candidate pack. 

Why join us:

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Your new company
A great opportunity has arisen for a leading housing association based in Central London. This is a permanent opportunity as a Finance Systems Analyst within a medium-sized systems team.
Your new role
As a Finance Systems Analyst, you will be the first point of contact for issue resolution and queries connected with all finance IT systems. You will resolve issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams to escalate and document more complex cases, contributing to overall team success. Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring stakeholder change requests are properly actioned, adhering to the chart of account design framework.
• Acting as the system custodian, ensuring the completeness and integrity of the finance IT system.
• Assisting in the development of finance systems controls to ensure they are robust and efficient.
• Maintaining, creating, or updating the approval chains/workflow within the D365 purchase order system, ensuring that approvers are set up in line with financial regulations.
• Updating procedure manuals for all finance systems and supporting the training of staff on all finance systems, including new configurations of existing systems.
• Proactively helping users utilise system functionality.
• Documenting and tracking user queries and resolutions for future reference, helping to maintain a knowledge base for the team.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Demonstrable experience of working with a finance IT system; specifically, a D365 accounting system, as well as P2P systems experience.
• Hold or studying for a CCAB recognised accounting qualification with supporting CPD.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve routine issues efficiently.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail to ensure stakeholder change requests adhere to the chart of account design framework.
• Experience of maintaining the integrity of finance IT systems and developing robust controls.
• Proficiency in managing approval chains/workflows within the D365 purchase order system.
• Ability to update procedure manuals and train staff on finance systems.
• Strong documentation skills to track user queries and maintain a knowledge base.

What you'll get in return

• Contributory pension scheme - up to 10.8%.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.
• Cycle2work
• Healthcare cash plan scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• + more.

What you need to do now
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If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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The remarkable St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust is searching for a brilliant Major Donor Manager to join an established high-performing team to lead on a new focus of acquisition and stewardship.

Applications close at: 9 a.m. Monday 10th February 2025.

Location: A blend of working between Home and Trafalgar Square Office (60/40)

About St-Martin-in-the-Fields Trust

St Martin-in-the-Fields is more than a building. It’s a centre of ideas and vibrant, diverse communities. Its fine architecture and prominent location place it at the heart of the city and nation. It has a vibrant tradition, but St Martin’s has always been innovative in response to changing needs.

Architecturally, spiritually, culturally and socially, St Martin’s has helped to form the world around it. And it’s why we open our doors to welcome people on the very edge of society, including those who are homeless or sleeping rough.

St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust exists solely to support the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields. We raise money to help St Martin’s maintain its historic buildings, develop the world-class music programme for the mission and ministry of the church and help fund the work with homeless and vulnerable people.

About the role

The Major Donor Manager will play a vital role in fundraising activities to support their mission. You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to engage major donors and cultivate meaningful relationships, thus maximising donations.

At St Martin-in-the-Fields, the focus within the Trust team is to put the supporter and donor at the centre of everything we do, ensuring they feel inspired by our work.

We aspire that all donors are engaged and committed to our cause, ultimately making a commitment to do something amazing.

Who we are looking for

We are searching for exceptional major donor fundraisers who pride themselves on cultivating and building first-class relationships with remarkable donors.

Ideal candidates will be well-versed in public speaking and senior stakeholder engagement, bringing gravitas to all engagement opportunities. Candidates will also be hard workers who thrive when cultivating and building a pipeline of new support.

This is a hugely significant organisation with an incredible history, offering a fascinating and unique opportunity within major donor fundraising.

If you are interested in homelessness, heritage, arts, classical music or faith, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and work for a vibrant, interesting and iconic charity.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 10th February 2025.

Prospectus are excited to be working with a national refugee charity to help them recruit for a New Business Lead - Corporate Partnerships to join their team. This charity is the UN Refugee Agency's national partner for the United Kingdom. They help refugees by advocating for their protection and raising funds that help UNHCR deliver humanitarian relief to displaced families across the globe. They are apolitical and believe that every person fleeing conflict and persecution has the right to seek protection, regardless of their race, religion, nationality, political affiliation, or social group.

Thanks to their UK supporters, UNHCR teams can deliver humanitarian relief to families left with no one else to turn to. From rushing life-saving aid to civilians fleeing the frontlines of conflict, to ongoing care, such as education and healthcare, for families whose lives may remain in limbo for years.

This role is offered on a flexible full-time 18 months contract basis paying a salary between £45,500 to £50,500 per annum with flexible hybrid working arrangements at their London office.

This newly created new role will be responsible for securing high-value, seven-figure (financial and non-financial) partnerships with corporate entities that protect and empower refugees globally. The post holder will lead the prospecting cycle: from first meeting, through to opportunity development, through to negotiation and contracting. They will oversee the development and implementation of strategic partnership prospecting, manage relationships with key corporate prospects, and line manage a Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer.

They are looking for someone with a demonstrable track record of securing seven-figure corporate partnerships and developing new business strategies. They are looking for a candidate with demonstrable success across all types of corporate support, including grant-based, brand-led, pro bono, in-kind and employee engagement. They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of working with multiple stakeholders in a complex, multi-cultural and international environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in business development in an international development or humanitarian organisation.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. 

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon. 

Fantastic opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to join The Courtauld, a world-renowned specialist Arts and education institution.  The Finance Business Partner will provide insightful financial management information that will help The Courtauld to make the best informed strategic and tactical decisions.  By drawing on their high-level analytical skills and commercial acumen the Finance Business Partner will develop systems and processes to help shape a best-in-class business partnering support to their stakeholders.

Key areas of responsibility will include;

• Business partner members of the Senior Management Team and heads of support functions and trading subsidiary
• Provide accurate, reliable, and timely financial information including monthly management accounts, forecast, budget-holder reports and project reporting
• Build trusted partnerships with the business to influence and support tactical and strategic business decisions, promoting business improvements and cost reductions. Communicate data (both written and verbal) in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner. Help drive critical business actions
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget, and the ongoing monitoring of actual and forecast financial performance, identifying any deviations and highlighting them to the Head of FP&A
• Ensure an appropriate distinction is maintained between restricted and unrestricted funds and monitor use of restricted funds to ensure all restrictions are observed
• Produce cash flow reports and prepare and monitor the cash flow forecast
• Provide commercial analysis and support including, but not limited to, margin and profitability analysis, costings, forecasting and reviewing contracts
• Prepare the trading subsidiary management accounts and support management in preparation of the budget
• Work with the Head of FP&A to develop key performance metrics, appraise current activities of the organisation, and identify and communicate opportunities to maximise revenue and/or reduce expenditure
• Provide ad-hoc financial guidance for departments as required, ensuring a high level of responsiveness and assistance to colleagues across the organisation

In order to be successful in this role, you will have;

• Formal qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA)
• Relevant experience of business partnering gained in a charity, Not for Profit or Higher Education setting 
• Ability to thrive in an evolving environment, be adept at developing processes and procedures
• An appetite for automation and further development of finance systems
• Able to be office based for 3 days a week (Kings Cross/Somerset House)

Fantastic benefits include 30 days holiday plus 6 extra closure days, extremely generous USS pension contribution, hybrid work pattern, free entry to events and subsidised café/shop purchases.

This is a great opportunity to work for an iconic educator and gallery, to be part of the next phase of their story.

Closing date 2nd of February.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received so you are encouraged to apply as soon as you are ready.  To discuss your suitability please contact Sian Negal at Morgan Law in confidence.  Applications sent to The Courtauld will be redirected to Morgan Law as the sole agent managing the recruitment.

About ELBA
ELBA's mission is to bridge the gap between businesses and communities to drive social change and create opportunities for all. The organisation is dedicated to tackling the systemic issues of social mobility, poverty, and inequality, particularly in East London and surrounding areas. ELBA achieves this by mobilising the resources, skills, and expertise of the business sector to support over 36,000 beneficiaries each year.

At the core of ELBA's mission is the belief that everyone deserves the chance to thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances. By fostering partnerships between businesses and communities, ELBA aims to create sustainable change, improve access to services, education and employment, and build stronger, more inclusive communities. Through its programmes and interventions, ELBA works to ensure that economic growth benefits everyone and that barriers to opportunity are dismantled.

Each year, over 100 corporations and regional stakeholders channel their efforts, volunteers, resources, and social impact strategies through ELBA to achieve meaningful impact. The organisation is widely trusted and recognised for designing, managing, and measuring award-winning corporate-community investment partnerships. ELBA collaborates with leading organisations across financial services, law, insurance, professional services, real estate, and technology as well as with local charities, schools, universities, the NHS, and local authorities.

Job Purpose

The Operations Director is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing ELBA's operational functions to maximise community impact and strengthen corporate partnerships. This role is pivotal in ensuring that programme teams are empowered, supported, and held accountable for achieving their objectives. The Operations Director will work closely with the CEO and Partnership Directors to sustain ELBA’s position as a leader in Employee Supported Volunteering (ESV), social mobility, and place-based initiatives.

Working for ELBA

As well as a competitive salary we have a generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service; life assurance; 5% employer pension contribution; BUPA health cash plan; enhanced maternity and paternity pay; an active wellbeing and equalities programme led by staff; a varied and busy learning and development schedule; bicycle purchase scheme; and an Employee Assistance Helpline. In our staff survey our people tell us they love the interaction with active and caring colleagues; the worthwhile nature of our work; and great agency in how they deliver their objectives.

ELBA is a very diverse organisation, representative of the community we serve in East London. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Team Management: Oversee Heads of Programmes, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation; provide resources, support, and professional development to ensure teams meet objectives.

2. Operational Strategy: Develop and improve systems, processes, and KPIs aligned with strategic goals; champion Salesforce adoption and digital transformation.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Enhance internal efficiencies, reduce silos, and align operational and programme activities with community and corporate needs.

4. Impact Measurement: Strengthen impact reporting frameworks, promote data-driven programme management, and ensure transparent reporting on partnerships.

5. Resource Management: Oversee budget planning and resource allocation; ensure financial efficiency and support programme delivery.

6. Compliance and Risk: Ensure compliance with regulations, develop risk management processes, and conduct regular operational audits.

7. Sector Leadership: Support ELBA’s leadership in ESV, social mobility, and community impact by staying ahead of sector trends and driving operational excellence.

Key Competencies:

• Proven leadership and team management experience.

• Strategic planning and alignment with organisational goals.

• Operational excellence with a focus on systems, processes, and reporting.

• Stakeholder management and data-driven decision-making (Salesforce preferred).

• Strong focus on impact measurement and resource efficiency.

Person Specification:

• Extensive senior operations and line management experience.

• Expertise in ESV, community development, and corporate partnerships.

• Knowledge of compliance, risk management, and regulatory standards.

• Skilled in resource planning, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Experience in digital transformation and CRM systems.

Desirable:

• Formal project management qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP).

• Understanding of social impact measurement and safeguarding policies.

ELBA wants to represent the diverse community we support and aims to be an inclusive employer in terms of ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation & background. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applications. 

Please note this role is required to have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The successful candidate will be required to comply with ELBA's safeguarding policies and any appointment will be subject to satisfactory references as well as DBS.

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officer

PURPOSE: To provide varied support to the Chief Operating Officer. The role involves tasks within HR and Operations including tasks such as minuting team meetings, organising in-person meetings, assisting the COO with financial record keeping and minuting quarterly board meetings. This is a key role in a fast developing and exciting organisation, with passionate people committed to protecting freedom of speech.

LOCATION:Home based with the ability to travel to London for monthly team meetings and quarterly Board meetings. Costs covered by the FSU.

Applicants should send a CV and Cover Letter

Who are we?

The Free Speech Union is a non-partisan, mass-membership public interest body. We stand up for the speech rights of our 25,000 members and campaign for free speech more widely. Our in-house legal counsel, working with our casework team, coordinates legal representation for members in difficulty. Our research arm publishes briefings on where free speech needs to be better protected. Our events arm organises events and stages public debates. The FSU has sister organisations in South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Switzerland with more to come.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

· Assisting the COO with ad-hoc tasks to ensure the smooth running of the organisation.

· Acting as administrator for Outlook365, SharePoint, leave (WhosOff), and other HR and/or operational systems.

· Minute taking for in-person and online meetings.

· Planning staff events – booking meeting rooms, lunches for monthly meetings, travel and accommodation for all staff members.

· Assisting with financial management, e.g. checking receipts and processing expense forms, filing invoices, using QuickBooks to reconcile invoices, keeping track of departmental spending.

· Filing documentation.

· Ensuring the SharePoint filing system remains organised and accessible.  

· Managing the recruitment of new staff (posting job adverts, liaising with candidates, arranging interviews and sharing applications with the relevant managers).

· On-boarding new staff and managing HR tasks, e.g. annual leave, expenses, setting up accounts.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential: Work experience

Work experience in an admin role.

IT Proficient: Outlook 365, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, Teams.

Proof reading, editing or minute taking.

Financial record keeping

Use initiative and take a pro-active approach.

Extremely well organised, calm, discreet and comfortable working with strong personalities.

Communicator – excellent standard of literacy and written communication skills.

Agreeable and discreet – good interpersonal skills with people at all levels.

Homeworking – has premises, equipment and systems to enable productive working from home.

Desirable

Experience in a similar supporting role.

Experience using QuickBooks or similar software.

Experience working remotely.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Benefits

· Employer pension contribution of eight per cent.

· Full access to our learning and development programme.

· 20 paid holidays per calendar year plus public holidays.

· Bupa Healthcare

Probationary Period

This post is subject to the requirements of a one-month probationary scheme for new staff only.

Review of this Job Description

This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. To be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder.

The FSU is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage or Civil Partnership, Pregnancy and Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, or Sex.

Use your leadership skills to help us be a beacon of what social care, life with learning disabilities, and a more human society can be.

About Us

L’Arche is a worldwide federation of people, with and without learning disabilities, working together for a world where all belong. We believe that people with learning disabilities have much to teach us and contribute to the world.

In the UK there are 11 Communities where 300 adults with learning disabilities and 700 staff and volunteers create vibrant places of welcome, belonging and celebration. L’Arche Communities are incubators for a model of change: mutual relationships lived across differences like disability, ethnicity, and faith traditions and a mutual mission to be a beacon of what social care, life with learning disabilities and a more human society can be.  

Within the context of shared life together, each of our Communities also offers high quality, person-centred support for our members with learning disabilities enabling them to lead fulfilling and empowered lives.

Context

Over the last decade L’Arche has transformed from a network of local Communities with a largely volunteer workforce to a unified and professional organisation. We have built a cohesive national entity, with governance and management centred in a talented National Leadership with oversight from a committed and supportive National Board. As a result, we have weathered covid, the cost of living crisis and the quality of our care and support is better than ever before.

The Role

We now seek a leader who can help realise the L’Arche 2030 plan for brilliant care, beautiful community and effective organisation. This will involve enabling and empowering the excellent National Leadership Team, strengthening and developing rigour in our commercial model, and translating our 2030 plan into a well-sequenced and well-resourced set of initiatives.

The Person

It will require a commercially savvy leader of integrity, conviction and empathy. You will ideally bring some knowledge of social care and have outstanding strategic and communication qualities. And you will be thirsty for our mission and values as the role will ask more of you and change you more than any other role you have encountered.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. For more details please see the job pack attached. Applications to be received by 18th February. 

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: office base in Central Croydon with service delivery across the Borough, flexibility for remote working with regular attendance in the office

Salary: £54-59k

30 days paid leave + Bank Holidays

Start date: 1st April

 About Croydon Drop In:

Following the departure of our Deputy Chief Executive Officer after 19 years of service, we are seeking to appoint a new Director of Finance and Business Operations to support CDI through the next stage of our journey. We have grown significantly in the last four years, and there has never been more need for our services than now. This senior role is crucial in supporting CDI to consolidate our position and strengthen our infrastructure, processes and governance.

Croydon Drop In (CDI) has been serving children and young people in the London Borough of Croydon since 1978. We are deeply embedded in and trusted by local communities. Each year, we work with over 5,000 children, young people and families, providing life-changing support, advice and guidance.

We are a proud member of Youth Access and operate a Youth Information, Advice and Counselling Service (YIACS), partnering closely with the NHS, Local Authority, Education Providers, the Police and other Voluntary and Community Sectors organisations.

About You:

We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

You will be passionate about children and young people and share our desire to see all children and young people thrive and overcome adversity.

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced business operations professional, with significant financial management experience. You will be an effective leader who is able to expertly lead teams through change, taking a partnering approach.

You may already have held a Director position in your current organisation, or you may be ready for the next step in your career.

 Closing date for applications: Sunday 9th February

Interview date: Week commencing 17th February

Hours – Full-time / 36 hours per week

Contract – 2-years fixed term with possibility of extending / being made permanent

Location – Fully remote – with requirement to travel within England occasionally.

The Community Forest Trust supports the work of England’s Community Forests who are the leading woodland creation network in England and at the forefront of the UK’s climate emergency response.

We are currently recruiting a Finance & Operations Analyst, which will offer a unique opportunity for someone to work across a range of disciplines with support from domain experts and to gain broad and interesting experience. 

As Finance & Operations Analyst, you will be responsible for providing financial, operational, administrative and project management support to the Community Forest Trust and its subsidiaries.

The role is a dual role incorporating both finance and operational duties. Some key responsibilities therefore include:

Finance Work

• To process invoices and sales invoices in accordance with agreed procedures and regulations and to ensure that invoices are forwarded for authorisation in a timely manner.
• Reconcile the bank account monthly and ensure the financial system is up to date
• Actively contribute to supporting the Finance Manager in month end and year end reports and accounts
• Analyse monthly management accounts
• Support the preparation of grant claims, ensuring that adequate records are kept

Operations Work

• Support the CEO, Finance Manager and National Projects and Partnerships Manager with all aspects of their roles.
• Prepare materials for and arrange meetings including the CFT Board Meetings, the Forest Director Meetings and meetings with Defra and other key external stakeholders
• Project manage/oversee project management and communications for England’s Community Forests projects.

To be successful in the role, the postholder must have previous administration and/or finance and/or operational experience with high attention to detail, and analytical skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and accounting systems is also essential.

You must also be an organised and proactive individual with strong problem identification and solving skills, alongside a creative and innovative mindset.

As the role will involve working alongside the Finance Manager and other key stakeholders, the post holder will also require experience of working confidently and professionally with stakeholders at both senior and lower levels, with excellent communication skills.

Previous financial data management experience, financial qualifications, and good working knowledge of key accountancy software are also desirable, but not essential.

In return, you will receive some great benefits which include:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Remote and flexible working
• 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays
• An enhanced pension scheme
• Possible funded training opportunities

The role is for a fixed term of 2-years, with the possibility of extending or being a permanent role in line with appropriate funding.

We welcome individuals with a general interest in the environment and its preservation.  We are also an equal opportunities employer who consider applications from all communities.

Should you be interested in this role we would be pleased to hear from you via a CV and a covering letter. 

UK (Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London or Manchester) - Hybrid or Remote

Closing Date: 28 January 2025

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Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for a strategic and ambitious individual with significant brand and communications experience to join us as our Brand & Marketing Lead for the Baby Bank Alliance where you join the Baby Bank Alliance team and work with Save the Children UK and Purposeful Ventures in partnership.  

Please note: This is a 12-month FTC/Secondment. This role can be flexible in being either full time or part time (28 hours), to be discussed at interview. 

About Save the Children UK  

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.  

About Baby Bank Alliance  

The Baby Bank Alliance (BBA) is a new and ambitious organisation advocating and supporting a community of over 300 UK baby banks to ensure babies and children have the essentials they need to thrive. The Alliance has been founded by four organisations:  Save the Children, Little Village, Baby Bank Network Bristol and Purposeful Ventures, and is being incubated by Save the Children and Purposeful Ventures who provide fundraising capacity and resource. It is an exciting time to join the growing team and play a vital role in taking the Alliance and the impact it has to the next level.   

About the role  

As the Baby Bank Alliance Brand & Marketing Lead, you will collaborate with both Baby Bank Alliance team and our incubating partners—Save the Children UK and Purposeful Ventures—in leading the creation and implementation of compelling, high-impact marketing communications. This role is perfect for a strategic thinker with exceptional collaboration skills. A natural ability to influence, persuade, adapt, and think quickly is essential. Line management is a key element of this role and you will need to lead others and support. 

This is an incredible time to join our growing organisation and be part of taking it to the next level.

In this role, you will:   

• Develop and deliver the brand, marketing and communications strategy for the Baby Bank Alliance

• Champion the BBA brand

• Lead on developing strategic and influential relationships with external partners and creative agencies Connect between baby banks and corporate partners with effective 

• Support the Media Manager and wider BBA team to develop and execute a press and media opportunities, 

• Line manage and lead by example 

• Lead on forming Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to improve our brand and communication results. 

About you  

To be successful, it is important that you have:   

• Extensive experience in developing brand and communication strategies. 

• Proven success in managing impactful brand marketing projects across various channels, achieving multiple goals effectively. 

• Line management experience 

• Brilliant relationship builder, strong influencing and persuasion skills, with the ability to build credibility and relationships across multiple stakeholders.  

• Excellent communication skills, including experience developing and delivering presentations and training materials.  

• Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission and values.  

Closing date: Tuesday 28th January at midnight

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Ways of Working:

The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter).  This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building. 

Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.